News from Surrey First Aid

“I would like to take the opportunity to say that Derek was absolutely amazing, and on behalf of myself and the other two delegates we would like to thank you for sorting the course out so quickly and efficiently in our hour of need! We will use your services again and most definitely would recommend to others with flying colours!"
Southern Gravel, Surrey
“I now have more competent knowledge and confidence in looking after children and keeping them safe"
Elmbridge Borough Council, Surrey
"We have used Surrey First Aid Training for several years now as a refresher for our Basic Life Support. Booking the course with the admin staff was really straightforward and they made the whole process very easy. They were happy to ensure the course booked really met our needs."
The Tanshire Clinic Elstead, Surrey
“Very enjoyable and informative day, really enjoyed the hands on practical stuff. Brilliant delivery"
Stopgap Dance Company, Surrey
“Really enjoyed it!” - "That was the best First Aid training I've ever attended. Learned a lot and the trainer was VERY knowledgeable and professional. Thank you!"
Rainbow Day Nursery and Pre-School, Chertsey
“A fantastic course and my staff learnt a great deal. Danny is a great trainer"
Silent Pool Distillers, Surrey
“It is part of my role to book training for staff and then read feedback forms in order to be able to find the most suitable course and in all honesty, I have been here for nearly 5 years and this is the first time I have seen so much written on feedback forms, especially positive comments”
Guildford Borough Council
“We all found the training to be top quality and the trainer was very knowledgeable and his method of delivery was fantastic and kept everyone engaged – please pass on our thanks to Mike." Chez Vous Events Ltd, Surrey
“Trainer was excellent, full of knowledge from real life experience! Very engaging, good pace and created a great learning environment”
Round and Round the Gardens Childcare, Woking
“I would like to say that Bob our trainer was (as is usual with Surrey First Aid) excellent, he was very knowledgeable and gave good clear information explaining the hows and whys as he went along. The real life scenarios were so realistic"
The German School, London

Welcome to the Surrey First Aid Training news page. Here you will be able to find everything you need to know about the recent First Aid regulation updates and any other helpful information.

To access articles appropriate for your specific industry please click on the relevant tab below.

AED Guide for Schools

Important document for schools regarding Automated External Defibrillator

Important documents published by various sources that we recommend for download.

Important documents published by various sources that we recommend for download.

Important documents published by HSE that we recommend for all Employers to read

Knowing the signs and treatment of a heart attack could easily mean the difference between life and death. A good percentage of patients may not make it to A&E because they ignored their symptoms. This article shares 15 symptoms - take a look, you might be surprised...

HSE First Aid at Work Guidance Update!

HSE have recently amended their first aid at work guidance. We list the key changes for you and provide handy links to all the updated HSE documents.

Shocking statistics from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has revealed how important it is to take accident prevention seriously.

If you are witness to an acid attack, would you know what to do? Read our advice!

Please click on the following link to download our Schools Newsletter.

Please click on the following link to download our Paediatric Winter Newsletter 2018

'The first-aid lessons that saved my brother'

A boy of ten saved his brother's life using first-aid skills he learned on a school visit to a hospital just days before!

Did you know that the UK Resuscitation Council has developed and published evidence-based guidelines which set out the interventions and practices that are most likely to achieve successful resuscitation from cardiac arrest?

Girl, nine, passes away from a severe allergic reaction

Nine year old Nainika Tikoo from London tragically passed away on 22nd May after a severe anaphylactic reaction from dairy free pancakes with blackberries.

Placing unconscious infants and children in the recovery position has been proven in studies to increase their recovery over more radical manoeuvres in an effort to restore consciousness.

Initially the students thought their trainer David Knowles was role-playing after he suffered a cardiac arrest.

How to treat an unconscious infant (under 1 Year)

Guidance on First Aid for Schools

GOV.UK provide guidance documentation for governing bodies, school leaders and schools staff to assist with ensuring the setting has appropriate First Aid provision, please click here to view the Guidance for First Aid in Schools.

Surrey First Aid Training can also provide guidance on courses and legal requirements for your setting.

https://www.surreyfirstaid.com/your-legal-requirements/schools.html

Diabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels cannot be controlled by the body.

There are two types of diabetic episode:

Emergency First Aid at Work manuals available for purchase

A5 First Aid Manual: £2.95 each

Citizen AID launches new public information video

Citizen AID has launched a new public information video to show how ordinary people can deliver life-saving first aid to the injured members of the public around them following an explosion.

The latest information from the Sudden Adult Death Trust (SADS UK) is that their Big Shock Campaign to get more defibrillators in schools has been a huge success. SADS UK had a meeting with Policymakers at the Department of Education and as a consequence they have advised schools to consider purchasing a defibrillator as part of their first aid equipment.

Did you know about ICE?

In case of emergency (ICE) is a program that enables first responders, such as paramedics, firefighters, and police officers, as well as hospital personnel, to contact the next of kin of the owner of a mobile phone to obtain important medical or support information (the phone must be unlocked and working).

Did you know that you can send an SMS text message to the UK 999 service where it will be passed to the police, ambulance, fire rescue, or coastguard?

The latest EYFS document published in March 2017 (page 27) includes a link to guidance published by Public Health England specifically for schools and childcare settings on infection control for various conditions (including conjunctivitis) which sets out when and for how long children need to be excluded, when treatment/medication is required and where to get further advice.

Anaphylaxis Campaign - Adrenaline Auto-Injectors to be held in all schools

***NEW LEGISLATION ALLOWS “SPARE” EMERGENCY ADRENALINE AUTO-INJECTORS IN SCHOOLS***

First Aid Requirements for construction sites

Are you in the construction industry and wondering what your first aid requirements are for your workers and site?

Haemostatic dressings and tourniquets in First Aid Kits

The European Resuscitation Council have recently reviewed a number of first aid protocols and now suggest that there is a need in certain circumstances to include haemostatic dressings and tourniquets.

Want to know what to put in a first aid kit for babies? Let us tell you!

Fevers and medication for Babies and Children – what you need to know

What is a high fever?

Did you know that a ‘high fever’ in children under five is considered to be a temperature of 38C (100.4F) or above?

The Lullaby Trust provides emotional support for bereaved families, promotes expert advice on safer baby sleep and raises awareness of sudden infant death.

News

AED Guide for Schools

Paediatric First Aid: Useful Downloads

First Aid at Work: Useful Downloads

HSE Information

Heart Attack Symptoms

HSE First Aid at Work Guidance Update

Road Safety - Cycling Accidents

Acid Attacks - First Aid response

February 2018 Schools First Aid Newsletter

Winter 2018 Paediatric First Aid Newsletter

'The first-aid lessons that saved my brother'

UK Resuscitation Guidelines

Girl, nine, passes away from a severe allergic reaction

Recovery position

Students save the life of their trainer

Unconscious Infant (Under 1 Year)

Guidance on First Aid for Schools

Diabetes

First Aid Training Manuals

Citizen AID launches new public information video

Defibrillators in Schools Campaign

In Case of Emergency

Emergency SMS

Guidance on infection control

Anaphylaxis Campaign - Adrenaline Auto-Injectors to be held in all schools

First Aid Requirements for construction sites

Haemostatic dressings and tourniquets in First Aid Kits

First Aid Kits for Babies

Fevers and medication for Babies and Children – what you need to know

Safer sleep